Ming Garden, 2601 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MING GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2601 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602-1425
License #: 3912124
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/22/2010

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, fried chicken pieces out at room temperature
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner, raw chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, beef and chicken over imitation crab sticks
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, box of raw chicken and buckets of sauce
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in freezer
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with flour
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, in between glove changing
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, drink onn food storage shelf
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface on WIC and RIC
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, garbage can in front and scoop stored inside back hws
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing dispenser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, back door
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, gaps around back door
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored with food (malox)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, by back door
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented, fried crab sticks and crab rargoon advertised on lite menu board made with immitation crab
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
11/22/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. cooked chicken next to handsink
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored above lemonade
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site. beef in freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in backroom.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. storage room
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo shoots
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stop sale
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of sugar
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. panko breadcrumbs and numberous items in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. diced onions and pork in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. rice
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. wok areas
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by cooking equipment
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. duck/vegetable
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over sauces
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice Bin, spices on cooks line, numberous items in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cups in vegetable in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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